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With the announcement of its animated adaptation,Uzumakiwas all the rage. For horror fans, the series was a much-awaited release. This is especially true since the manga is Junji Ito’s magnum opus. Among his other works, the series outclasses the depiction of grotesque elements. While fans got their anime, it’s nothing short of disappointing.
From botched pacing to horrid animation, the series is a complete disaster. This is especially true with the second episode and its visuals. Most fans pointed to the drop in animation quality. This further proves that the studio betrayed the mangaka’s vision and art. It also could be the doings of Ito’s curse.
Uzumaki anime hits a downgrade with its recent episode
Uzumakiis one of the most notable works in the horror manga genre. From body horror to insanity, the series is a visual treat for horror fans. This extends to the dark and macabre themes present in the series. The manga masters the art of animating the worst possible fears. While its anime adaptation wasall the rage, it falls short in more ways than one. However, there’s more to it.
The animated series proved to be a disappointment in many aspects. This extends to itsbotched pacingas several fans suggested. This is evident in the series being clubbed in four episodes. On the other hand, the manga contains twenty chapters. Cramming twenty chapters in 4 episodes is a mockery of the mangaka’s art. But there’s something even worse than that.
Uzumaki and Junji Ito Fans Need to Read the Horror Manga that Even the Author Maasaki Nakayama Couldn’t Finish
The second episode of the animated series was an utter disappointment for fans. Several fans took toRedditto express their dismay at the low-quality animation.
The horrid animation of the second episode was a complete letdown. For fans, it seems like a betrayal of their expectations. While the reactions may seem stretched out, this isn’t uncommon. Considering the past adaptations of Ito’s works this has become somewhat of a curse.
Junji Ito and the ever-present curse of botched adaptations
Be itTales of the MacabreorGyo,Junji Itois plagued by the curse of botched adaptations. His magnum opus seems to have spiraled in its curse through the recent episode. From botched pacing to subpar animation, the series reduced the manga to mockery. This is equally concerning for both Ito and the studio. Moreover, this isn’t the first time anadaptation failedto live up to the manga.
Tales of the Macabrestripped the element of fear and horror and reduced it to banal representations. FromThe BullytoFour x Four, even the short stories aren’t exempt from the horrid representations. The colors and tones seem unwarranted and deem the story redundant.
In this aspect, Studio Deen takes the cake with itsmonochromatic tones. In doing so, the animators maintained authenticity to Ito’s art. This move backfired by the second episode despite the efforts. To say the least, fans spoke too soon regarding the awaited adaptation.
The Uzumaki Trailer Had Already Warned the Fans of Junji Ito’s Latest Adaptation’s Downfall
Neither monochromatic tones nor the soundtrack can salvage the series. This holds especially true with its botched pacing and horrid visuals. While the trailer seemed promising, the second episode crushed fans’ hopes. Like most of Ito’s previous works, the series proved to be a disappointment.
Uzumakiis available for streaming on Adult Swim. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
